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HELP PLS!!!

Is a triangle with side lengths of 33 inches, 56
inches, and 65 inches a right triangle? Explain your
reasoning.
A. Not a right triangle because a² + b2 + c2
B. Not a right triangle because 33 + 56 + 65
C. Is a right triangle because a2 + b2 = c2
D. Is a right triangle because 33 + 56 = 65

HELP PLS!!! Is a triangle with side lengths of 33 inches, 56 inches, and 65 inches-example-1

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C.Is a right triangle because a2+b2=c2


If you do 33^2+56^2=65^2

33^2=1089 56^2=3136. Add that together equals 4225 and if you do 65^2 it equals 4225 which would mean it is a right triangle
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